It sounds like it's time to make a day trip to Harris Cyclery or Rivendell HQ. You'll probably have to take a red eye back to NYC for the trip to SFO, but that'll give you more time. Maybe you can hit up Jitensha in Berkeley also.
Not to complicate things even more, but have you considered the 55cm Betty Foy? It's 650B and your PBH is within its range. The ride is really smooth and lively. One friend with a lot of biking experience says that "it rides like butter." I often find myself taking wife's Betty Foy over the Sam if situation allows. And it'll be great to a child seat on (aren't you looking to put a child seat on the bike?). With a child seat, you can't cross over your leg over the back of the bike (the seat will be in the way). You'll have to cross over the top tube, which can be quite annoying/challenging. With a mixte, this won't be an issue. Just another thing to consider. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:56:53 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > So the new Sam has me wondering, is my bike just too small? I had a > long convo with Keven on the clock at work today which was doubly nice > and he was trying to bang into my head that my 54 Hilsen is just too > small for someone with a 84pbh and who comes in at 250lbs. Having had > a 58cm Saluki that just felt too big I thought maybe he was off or > that I just feel more comfortable on a smaller frame but notice that I > am trying to stretch the frame with a long stem and setback seatpost > so maybe he is on to something. I hate to be that guy that jumps from > bike to bike but I would love to find one that was "just right" and I > am not sure I am there yet. I love the 650b wheels with the Hetres > and would hate to lose that by going up to the 56 Sam or 58 Atlantis > or 54 Hunqapillar, although those are all awesome bikes. My question > is if I was to shift my Hilsen frame for the 52 Sam is this just a > lateral move or would there be a significant difference that I would > feel? If anyone has a 56 Hilsen for a straight trade or has any other > creative ideas I would be open to hear them. I really do love the > unique color of the Hilsen I got from Joe and that it is actually one > of the older Salukis (SA 0193) that was badged a Hilsen which also > makes it somewhat unique so I would hate to give it up for something > that was just a lateral move. Thanks to anyone who can help me with my > ramblings here. Oh, link to my latest ride photos > http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/<http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0dEfl3ttkJoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
